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8 | December 13, 2018 | The tinley junction news tinleyjunction.com News Briefs Dance studio to visit local seniors On Saturday, Dec. 15 more than 20 dancers from Heart & Sole Dance in Tinley Park are to donate a day of their time dancing, performing, and visiting with residents at four local senior centers. The ‘Holiday Elves Performance Team’ plans to dance and visit with residents at each center for about 1 hour. The events feature a special holiday routine the dancers have dedicated 6 weeks to learning, followed by social dancing to several other holiday songs to entertain and delight the senior residents. “Our Performance Team instructor suggested that we do a special Holiday Elves routine and take it FEATURING: on a ‘give-back’ tour,” said owner Maren Oslac. “The response from our dancers was amazing. Everyone is looking forward to a day of dancing for our local seniors.” The Heart & Sole Dance’s Holiday Elves Team will be donating their time on December 15th at the following locations: 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Porter Place, Tinley Park 12-1:00 p.m. - Brementowne Manor, Tinley Park 1:30-2:30 p.m. - Autumn Leaves, Orland Park 3-4:00 p.m. - Bickford Senior Living, Tinley Park Heart & Sole Dance is a ballroom, Latin and swing dance studio in Tinley Park. For more information, please call (708) 532-6237) or visit www.HeartSole Dance.com. • Health & Wellness • Fitness • Medical • Dental • Insurance and more! MORE INFO: (708) 326-9170 ext. 16 22ndCenturyMedia.com/healthy Lou Malnati’s reopens with dining room Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria in Tinley Park began dine-in service on Dec. 3, according to press release from the Northbrook-based company. Previously the location at 9501 W. 171st Street offered carry out, delivery and catering. The business plans to offer season outdoor dining along with a cash bar and an event space for special location. “Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria takes pride in the fact that we become engrained in the communities we serve,” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s. “We often hear that our pizza is a staple for family and community traditions, and we’re excited to provide a gathering place for years to come in the Tinley Saturday Jan. 19, 2019 9am - 1pm V E N D O R S W A N T E D Tinley Park Convention Center DEADLINE: DEC. 12, 2018 visit us online at www.tinleyjunction.com Park community.” Brand Manager Meggie Lindberg said Tinley Park was the first market Lou Malnati’s had converted from a carry out and delivery store into a full-service restaurant. “The Tinley Park and surrounding communities have been so welcoming since we came to the area, it was an easy decision to expand when the opportunity arose,” she said. Lou Malnati’s also plans to double down on fundraising (https://www.loumal natis.com/fundraising) and youth incentive programs at local schools and organizations. Local organizations who host a Giveback Night receive 20% of each check as a donation, making for a delicious and successful fundraising opportunity. The Youth Incentive Program provides customized coupons to support children in setting and working towards achieving goals. VFW gearing up for Blues fling, NYE parties Southside native Marty Sammon returns to the Bremen VFW Post 2781 for his annual “Blues Fling” on Sunday, Dec. 16. A talented musician who has performed with artists such as Buddy Guy and Otis Rush, Sammon’s show begins at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Food and cash bar to be available. Later this month, the Post finishes off 2018 and welcomes 2019 with its first “Rockin’ New Years Eve Party.” The event begins at 7 p.m. and goes until 1 a.m. Tickets are $10 with an additional $10 to reserve a group table in advance. Present ticket or purchase ticket at the door to receive a wrist band needed to stay at the Post past 7 p.m. Music to be provided by house DJ Wally “Special K” Koziel and cash bar open in the Canteen all night long. Appetizers and desserts are welcome and appreciated. The Post also reminds community members that a Queen of Hearts drawing happens each Wednesday that features $5 dinners from 4-7 p.m. On Sundays, for Bears games with noon or 3 p.m. starts, the Post offers drink specials plus a half-time meal provided by the Post Auxiliary. For more information, to purchase tickets, or reserve a table, please call (708) 532-2333 or visit the Post at 17147 Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park. Artists sought for 2019 Benches on the Avenue Applications for the Village of Tinley Park’s 2019 Benches on the Avenue are now being accepted until Feb. 1. The 16th annual public art program runs from May to October along Oak Park Avenue in downtown Tinley Park. Artists are asked to create unique, family friendly designs inspired by the 2019 theme “Prized Page Turners.” “Benches should be exciting, imaginative, three-dimensional works that depict some of the most extraordinary and captivating popular novels of all time,” the Village of Tinley Park said in an announcement. Those interested in participating should fill out the application form at TinleyPark. org/Benches with proposals and submit them to Village Hall at 16250 S. Oak Park Avenue. The applications also include information on instructions, guidelines, the selection process, and project timelines. Boy Scouts seek new members The Boy Scouts of America is inviting families in Tinley Park to “Catch the Adventure” and register in a Cub Scout Pack before the new year starts. Boys and girls can experience the values-based, life-changing, Instagram-worthy moments offered in our Cub Scouting program. Cub Scouts is a yearround program uniquely designed to meet the needs of boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth-grade. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Cub Scouts go fishing, hiking, and earn badges all year long. From the thrill of transforming a block of wood into a race car or launching a rocket, to the satisfaction of improving your community or making a new friend, Cub Scouting is full of meaningful adventures you and your Scout can enjoy together. Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouts, and parents are encouraged to play an active role in making the most of the short time they have to impact the lives of their children. Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has helped build the future leaders of this country, from astronauts to schoolteachers. Scouting provides youth with programs and activities that allow them the opportunity to try new things, provide serve to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical decision making, all while growing physically, mentally and spiritually. Today, with over 2.4 million members and one million adult volunteers, Scouting is one of the most influential youth organizations in the country. Families are encouraged to join Scouting online at www.BeAScout.org. Compiled by Cody Mroczka, Editor.
tinleyjunction.com news the tinley junction | December 13, 2018 | 9 Police Reports Tinley Park man arrested for DUI following minor crash Robert J. Hayes, 55, of Cambridge Place in Tinley Park, was arrested on Dec. 2 on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. According to a Tinley Park Police Department report, at approximately 4:27 p.m. an officer was dispatched to 171st Street and 94th Avenue in reference to a minor crash following a left turn that involved two vehicles with no reported injuries. An officer reportedly detected a moderate odor of alcoholic beverage coming from Hayes as well as watery, glassy eyes when discussing the crash. Police conducted several standard field sobriety tests and placed Hayes under arrest at 4:55 p.m. A breath test reportedly resulted in a blood alcohol concentration of .224, according to the report. Dec. 2 • A 2005 Honda ATV valued at $6,000 was reportedly stolen from the 800 block of Bluebird Drive sometime between Nov. 27 and Dec. 2. According to a Tinley Park Police Department report, the owner told police he was advised via email from a witness nearby that an unknown person had drove off on the ATV at approximately 1:55 a.m. The keys were located in a rear storage bin, according to the report. Immediate attempts to access video surveillance were unsuccessful and the vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen. Nov. 30 • A unprocessed loan led to a report of a stolen vehicle that was recovered on Nov. 30 in Tinley Park. According to a Tinley Park Police Department report, at approximately 3:08 p.m. officers were dispatched to Carmax on Oak Park Avenue in reference to a stolen vehicle. Police said the vehicle was actually purchased from Texarkana, Texas, but the dealership needed additional financial paperwork for the loan to process. The dealership then requested the paperwork be submitted and if not to return the vehicle. The purchaser had reportedly moved to Illinois and was unaware a stolen vehicle report had been filed. The Texarkana dealership did not wish to press charges and planned to recover the vehicle from Tinley Park, the report concluded. Editor’s Note: The Tinley Junction’s police reports come from the Tinley Park Police Department. Anyone listed in these reports is considered to be innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law. Tinley Park Board of Trustees Tinley Park property tax levy, abatement requests approved Cody Mroczka, Editor A series of ordinances were unanimously approved by the Village of Tinley Park Board of Trustees on Dec. 4 to request the property tax levy be set at $26,793,520 as well as abatements to pay for general obligation bonds. The amount represents a 3.8-percent increase over the previous year’s extended tax levy dollars, but provided property values have remained unchanged over the last year, owners are not expected to see an increase in their share of Village taxes, according to information provided by the Board. Adjoining ordinances set the total abatements for debt service at $2,712,545. “Due to growth in the property tax base, partially as a result of the ‘release’ of equalized assessed value by the Oak Park Avenue TIF, it is expected that individual property owners will not see an increase in their share of Village taxes, provided their property value remains unchanged from the prior year,” according to Trustee John Curran. Had those funds not been abated, the total required levy would have represented a 14.3-percent increase. The abatements are related to four bond issues from 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013 with a total required levy of $3,596,145 leaving a total net levy of $883,600. Nonetheless, the Village’s portion of the levy amounts to $20,959,040 represents the first increase since tax year 2011, according to information provided by the Village. Additionally, the Tinley Park Public Library’s portion of the levy amounts to $5,834,480, the latest increase since tax year 2010. “If we did not have these alternate sources to pay the debt service on these bond issues, the tax levy contemplated would be nearly $3 million higher than A commitment to serving others Tinley Park volunteer recognized at PLOWS Council on Aging luncheon Karen Tobola (back, third from left) was honored by the PLOWS Council on Aging for her volunteer commitment to the Tinley Park Police Department, where she is the volunteer coordinator for the Neighborhood Watch Program and secretary of the Tinley Park Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. Photo Submitted A breakdown of the bond issues, levy requirements, abatement totals, net levy, and sources of funding from Village of Tinley Park Treasurer Brad Bettenhausen. Table Provided Round It Up A brief recap of action and discussion from the Dec. 4 Village of Tinley Park Board of Trustees meeting • A contract for $55,749 with F.H. Paschen was unanimously approved for the repairs and replacement of an emergency siren at 175th and 88th Avenue. • F. H. Paschen also received a contract for $112,038 for the proposed and would add an estimated $0.173 [per $100 of equalized assessed value] to the Village tax rate, an estimated $0.010 to the Library tax rate at an EAV of $1.555 billion,” Treasurer Brad Bettenhausen wrote in a memorandum to Curran who is also the Chairman of the Finance Committee. The abatements equal 75.4-percent of installation of a new perimeter fence around the sides and rear area of the Tinley Park Police Department station. • The Board approved a purchase order for $123,800 from Oak Park Avenue TIF funds to establish a program toward replacing 126 existing lighting fixtures with LED fixtures. • Hot N Juicy Crab located at 7216 191st Street received a Class A liquor license with unanimously approval of the Board. the total debt service levy requirements for tax year 2018, according to Bettenhausen, who also noted the Village has been abating portions of its debt service levy since 1982. “Village property owners have saved nearly $82.5 million in real estate taxes over the 37-year period,” the Village treasurer wrote.
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